Case: Hawaii Defense Foundation v. City and County of Honolulu

1:12-cv-00469 | U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii

Filed Date: Aug. 12, 2012

Closed Date: 2014

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Case Summary

On August 12, 2012, the Hawaii Defense Foundation and two of its members filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. The plaintiffs sued the City and County of Honolulu, an employee of the Honolulu Police Department (HPD), and ten anonymous administrators of the Honolulu Police Department Facebook page under 42 U.S.C §1983. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, sought injunctive and declaratory relief, claiming violations of the First and Fourteenth Amend…

On August 12, 2012, the Hawaii Defense Foundation and two of its members filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. The plaintiffs sued the City and County of Honolulu, an employee of the Honolulu Police Department (HPD), and ten anonymous administrators of the Honolulu Police Department Facebook page under 42 U.S.C §1983. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, sought injunctive and declaratory relief, claiming violations of the First and Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause. The plaintiffs alleged that the Honolulu Police Department banned members of the public from participating in the public forum of their Facebook page. Specifically, the named plaintiffs in this case had their comments and posts criticizing the HPD deleted from the Official Honolulu Police Department Facebook Page and were subsequently banned from the Facebook page.

The plaintiffs moved for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction to restore their own posts, allow them to continue posting, and prohibit defendants from banning people or removing political posts. Following several status conferences, defendants agreed to work with the American Civil Liberties Union alongside the plaintiffs to develop a policy governing public posting on the Official Hawaii Police Department Facebook page. The court subsequently deemed the motions for the Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction moot.

Plaintiffs filed a Motion for Summary Judgment on October 23, 2013 after settlement negotiations failed due to disagreements over the forms of dismissal and attorneys’ fees. Defendants filed for Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings on claims against the employee of the Hawaii Police Department. The parties then reached a settlement on all issues except attorneys’ fees on January 16, 2014 and the pending motions were terminated. Although the private settlement is not available, the stipulation for dismissal states that the plaintiffs had their posting privileges restored, and the HPD changed their policies and procedures regarding the administration of their Facebook page.

Plaintiffs sought attorneys’ fees of $64,690.29. On April 12, 2014 Magistrate Judge Richard L. Puglisi recommended attorneys’ fees of $22,064.39, believing that the requested hourly rates were not based on Hawaiian market rates, the attorneys billed for excessive time and duplicative work, and that a reduction of 25% was appropriate to offset the attorneys’ practice of billing in half-hour increments. 2014 WL 2804445.

Plaintiffs filed an objection to the reductions. On June 19, 2014, Judge J. Michael Seabright adopted in part and modified in part the recommended fees. He affirmed that the hourly rate was not in line with Hawaiian market rates, that the billed hours were excessive and duplicative, and that the magistrate judge’s recommendation was within a reasonable fee range but recommended an upward adjustment on hourly fees to ensure lawyers continue to represent novel civil rights cases. Judge Seabright awarded $31,610.56 in attorneys’ fees. 2014 WL 2804448. The case is now closed.

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Judge(s)

Puglisi, Richard L. (New Mexico)

Seabright, John Michael (Hawaii)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Beck, Alan A (California)

Brazier, Brian J (Hawaii)

Holcomb, Richard L (Hawaii)

Attorney for Defendant
Judge(s)

Puglisi, Richard L. (New Mexico)

Seabright, John Michael (Hawaii)

Attorney for Defendant

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1:12-cv-00469

Docket [PACER]

June 19, 2014

June 19, 2014

Docket
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1:12-cv-00469

Complaint

Aug. 21, 2012

Aug. 21, 2012

Complaint
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1:12-cv-00469

Stipulation for Dismissal with Prejudice and Order

Hawaii Defense Foundation et al v City and County of Honolulu et al

Jan. 17, 2014

Jan. 17, 2014

Order/Opinion
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1:12-cv-00469

Findings and Recommendation to Grant in Part and Deny in Part Plaintiffs' Motion for Attorneys' Fees

Hawaii Defense Foundation et al v City and County of Honolulu et al

April 22, 2014

April 22, 2014

Magistrate Report/Recommendation
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Order Adopting in Part and Modifying in Part Findings and Recommendation to Grant in Part and Deny in Part Plaintiffs' Motion for Attorneys' Fees

Hawaii Defense Foundation et al v City and County of Honolulu et al

June 19, 2014

June 19, 2014

Order/Opinion

Docket

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SUMMONS Returned Executed City and County of Honolulu & Andrew Lum in Official Capacity served on 8/21/2012, answer due 9/11/2012. (gls, ) (Entered: 08/22/2012)

Aug. 21, 2012

Aug. 21, 2012

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SUMMONS Returned Executed Andrew Lum in his individual capacity served on 8/21/2012, answer due 9/11/2012. (gls, ) (Entered: 08/22/2012)

Aug. 21, 2012

Aug. 21, 2012

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Hawaii Defense Foundation, Derek Scammon, Christopher Baker. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(gls, ) (Entered: 08/21/2012)

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Aug. 21, 2012

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Order Setting Rule 16 Scheduling Conference TO BE SET before Magistrate Judge RICHARD L. PUGLISI. Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 8/21/12. (Attachments: # 1 Corporate Disclosure Memo)(gls, ) (Entered: 08/21/2012)

Aug. 21, 2012

Aug. 21, 2012

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Filing fee: $ 350.00,receipt number HI004904 re 1 Complaint (gls, ) (Entered: 08/21/2012)

Aug. 21, 2012

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Summons Issued as to City and County of Honolulu. (gls, ) (Entered: 08/21/2012)

Aug. 21, 2012

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Summons Issued as to Andrew Lum. (gls, ) (Entered: 08/21/2012)

Aug. 21, 2012

Aug. 21, 2012

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Alan A. Beck, Brian J. Brazier, Richard L. Holcomb appearing for Plaintiffs Christopher Baker, Hawaii Defense Foundation, Derek Scammon (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Counsel, # 2 Notice and COS)(gls, ) (Entered: 08/21/2012)

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Aug. 21, 2012

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Alan A. Beck, Brian J. Brazier, Richard L. Holcomb appearing for Plaintiffs Christopher Baker, Hawaii Defense Foundation, Derek Scammon (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Notice and COS)(gls, ) (Entered: 08/21/2012)

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Aug. 21, 2012

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EO: Status Conference set for 8/22/2012 09:00 AM before JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT. (JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT)(apg, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 08/21/2012)

Aug. 21, 2012

Aug. 21, 2012

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EO: Rule 16 Scheduling Conference is set for 09:15AM on 12/5/2012 before JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI. (JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI)(mrf)CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 08/22/2012)

Aug. 22, 2012

Aug. 22, 2012

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EP: Status Conference held regarding Plaintiffs Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Doc. No. 6, and Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Doc. No. 7. The court will hold a hearing on Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction on September 5, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. By August 28, 2012, Defendants shall file an Opposition, as well as a statement outlining the facts they will seek to introduce at the September 5, 2012 hearing and the witnesses that they wish to call (if any), including the expected length of testimony. By August 31, 2012, Plaintiffs shall file a Reply and a statement outlining the facts they will seek to introduce at the September 5, 2012 hearing and the witnesses that they wish to call (if any), including the expected length of testimony. The parties shall also meet and confer regarding the admissibility of proffered exhibits for the hearing. In light of the briefing schedule on the Motion for Preliminary Injunction and as the parties agreed, the court DEEMS MOOT Plaintiffs Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Court Reporter Gloria Bediamol.) (JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT)(apg, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 08/22/2012)

Aug. 22, 2012

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Amended Declaration re 6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. (gls, ) (attachment(s) : # 1 Declaration of Counsel, # 2 Certificate of Service) (gls, ). (Entered: 08/23/2012)

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Aug. 22, 2012

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Hawaii Defense Foundation. (gls, ) (Entered: 08/23/2012)

Aug. 22, 2012

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EO: Status Conference set for 8/24/2012 03:30 PM before JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT, to be held in the first floor conference room adjacent to the Chambers of the Honorable J. Michael Seabright. (JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT)(apg, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 08/24/2012)

Aug. 24, 2012

Aug. 24, 2012

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EP: Settlement conference held in chambers.As agreed to by the parties, the court VACATES the pending briefing deadlines on Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The court further converts the September 5, 2012, 9:00 a.m. hearing on the Motion for Preliminary Injunction into a status conference regarding the Motion for Preliminary Injunction and/or settlement discussions. By August 31, 2012, close of business, counsel for Defendants shall submit to the court a letter providing an update regarding settlement. (Court Reporter NO RECORD.) (JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT)(apg, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 08/27/2012)

Aug. 24, 2012

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EP: Status conference held regarding Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction and settlement. In light of the changes in the City and Countys position regarding public posting on the Honolulu Police Departments Facebook page and upon agreement of the parties, the court DEEMS MOOT Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Doc. No. 7, without prejudice to Plaintiffs refiling either the same Motion for Preliminary Injunction or a new Motion for Preliminary Injunction in the future. The court will hold another status conference on October 4, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. to determine the parties progress in resolving this matter. (Court Reporter Cynthia Fazio.) (JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT)(apg, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 09/05/2012)

Sept. 5, 2012

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ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by City and County of Honolulu, Andrew Lum. (Attachments: # 1 Demand for Jury Trial, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Sherwood, Curtis) (Entered: 09/11/2012)

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Sept. 11, 2012

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EO: Status Conference set for Thursday 10/4/2012 1:30PM is continued to Tuesday 10/9/2012 11:00 AM before JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT. (JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT)(apg, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 10/03/2012)

Oct. 3, 2012

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EP: Status Conference held on 10/9/2012. Discussion held. By October 30, 2012, the parties shall notify the court via letter whether they have reached settlement. If settlement has been reached on all issues except attorneys fees, thereafter Plaintiffs may file an appropriate motion. (Court Reporter Gloria Bediamol.) (JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT)(bbb, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 10/10/2012)

Oct. 9, 2012

Oct. 9, 2012

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Letter addressed to Judge J. Michael Seabright from Curtis E. Sherwood, Deputy Corporation Counsel, dated October 30, 2012 -- re status update on final settlement. (emt, ) (Entered: 11/30/2012)

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2012

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Letter addressed to Judge J. Michael Seabright from Richard Holcomb, Esq., dated October 30, 2012 -- re status update on settlement negotiations. (emt, ) (Entered: 11/30/2012)

Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2012

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EO: Per counsel's request and agreement, the Rule 16 Scheduling Conference is CONTINUED from 12/05/2012 to 1/22/2013 at 09:30AM before JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI. (JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI)(mrf)CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 12/04/2012)

Dec. 4, 2012

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Scheduling Conference Statement . (Holcomb, Richard) (Entered: 01/14/2013)

Jan. 14, 2013

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Scheduling Conference Statement Corrected COS. (Holcomb, Richard) (Entered: 01/14/2013)

Jan. 14, 2013

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Scheduling Conference Statement by Defendants City and County of Honolulu and Andrew Lum. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Sherwood, Curtis) (Entered: 01/15/2013)

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Jan. 15, 2013

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EP: Rule 16 Scheduling Conference held on 1/22/2013. Rule 16 Scheduling Conference Order to be issued. Jury Selection/Trial is set for 09:00 AM on 1/28/2014 in Aha Kaulike before JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT. Final Pretrial Conference is set for 12/19/2013 at 09:15 AM in Chambers of Judge Richard L. Puglisi before JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI. Motions due by 8/28/2013. Discovery due by 11/29/2013. (Court Reporter not reported) (JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI)(mrf)CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 01/22/2013)

Jan. 22, 2013

Jan. 22, 2013

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EO: Amended Minutes. Brian J. Brazier, Esq. appeared on behalf of Plaintiff instead of Alan A. Beck, Esq. at the Rule 16 Scheduling Conference set for 1/22/2013 before JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI. (JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI)(mrf)CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 01/22/2013)

Jan. 22, 2013

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by City and County of Honolulu, Andrew Lum Regarding Defendants' Initial Disclosures (Sherwood, Curtis) (Entered: 01/22/2013)

Jan. 22, 2013

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Rule 16 SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI on 1/22/13. (gls, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 01/22/2013)

Jan. 22, 2013

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STIPULATION TO AMEND RULE 16 SCHEDULING ORDER TO EXTEND DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS DEADLINE, ( Motions due by 10/11/2013.). Signed by JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI on 8/29/13. (gls, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 08/29/2013)

Aug. 29, 2013

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STIPULATION TO FURTHER AMEND RULE 16 SCHEDULING ORDER TO EXTEND DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS DEADLINE, (Dispositive Motions due by 10/23/2013.). Signed by JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI on 10/16/13. (gls, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 10/16/2013)

Oct. 16, 2013

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MOTION for Summary Judgment on Behalf of Plaintiffs Hawaii Defense Foundation, Christopher Baker, and Derek Scammon Richard L. Holcomb appearing for Plaintiff Christopher Baker (Holcomb, Richard) (Entered: 10/23/2013)

Oct. 23, 2013

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MOTION for Summary Judgment Concise Statement in Support of MSJ Richard L. Holcomb appearing for Plaintiff Hawaii Defense Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Holcomb, Richard) (Entered: 10/23/2013)

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MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Curtis E. Sherwood appearing for Defendants City and County of Honolulu, Andrew Lum (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion, # 2 Declaration of Counsel, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Certificate of Service)(Sherwood, Curtis) (Entered: 10/23/2013)

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Oct. 23, 2013

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NOTICE of Hearing on Motion 36 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings, 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment on Behalf of Plaintiffs Hawaii Defense Foundation, Christopher Baker, and Derek Scammon :. Motion Hearing set for 1/21/2014 09:00 AM before JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT. (apg, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry. (Entered: 10/24/2013)

Oct. 24, 2013

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Pretrial Conference Statement by City and County of Honolulu, Andrew Lum . (Sherwood, Curtis) (Entered: 12/19/2013)

Dec. 18, 2013

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EP: Final Pretrial Conference held on 12/19/2013. Estimated total trial days: 3. Jury Trial set for 1/28/2014 at 9:00 a.m., Judge Seabright. (Court Reporter not reported) (JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI)(mrf)No COS issued for this docket entry (Entered: 12/20/2013)

Dec. 19, 2013

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EO: Pursuant to counsel's request and agreement, a Settlement Conference is set for 1/8/2014 at 10:00 AM in Chambers of Judge Richard L. Puglisi before JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI. Settlement Conference Statements by 1/03/2014. (JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI)(mrf)CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 12/30/2013)

Dec. 30, 2013

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EO: On December 30, 2013, the court received a Request for Continuance regarding briefing deadlines, and hearing and trial dates. The Request is GRANTED IN LIMITED PART. The deadline for the Oppositions to the pending Motions is extended from December 31, 2013 until January 3, 2014. The optional Replies are due by January 8, 2014. The hearing on the Motions remains set for January 21, 2014. The January 28, 2014 trial date is VACATED, with a new trial date to be set by Magistrate Judge Puglisi on January 8, 2014 (if the case is not settled). (JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT)(apg, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 12/30/2013)

Dec. 30, 2013

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MOTION to Continue (1) Deadline for responses to the parties' pending motions (docs 34 - 36 ); (2) Hearing on the parties' pending motions (docs 34 - 36 ); and (3) Trial Richard L. Holcomb appearing for Plaintiff Hawaii Defense Foundation (Holcomb, Richard) Docket text modified on 1/2/2014 (afc). (Entered: 12/31/2013)

Dec. 31, 2013

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 36 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Hawaii Defense Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Christopher Baker, # 2 Exhibit One)(Holcomb, Richard) (Entered: 01/03/2014)

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Jan. 3, 2014

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EP: Settlement Conference held on 1/8/2014. Case did not settle. New trial date will be set and an Amended Rule 16 Scheduling Order will be issued. (Court Reporter not reported) (JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI)(mrf)CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 01/08/2014)

Jan. 8, 2014

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EO: Amended Rule 16 Scheduling Conference Order to be issued. Jury Selection/Trial is set for 09:00 AM on 5/20/2014 in Aha Kaulike before JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT. Final Pretrial Conference is set for 4/8/2014 at 09:30 AM in Chambers of Judge Richard L. Puglisi before JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI. (JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI)(mrf)CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 01/09/2014)

Jan. 8, 2014

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EO: Hearing on 34 Plaintiffs Hawaii Defense Foundation, Christopher Baker, and Derek Scammon's Motion for Summary Judgment and 36 City and County of Honolulu, Andrew Lum's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is set as scheduled for 1/21/2014 at 09:00 AM in Aha Kaulike before JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT. (JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI)(mrf)CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 01/08/2014)

Jan. 8, 2014

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EO: The deadline for Oppositions to (1) Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Judgment, Doc. No. 34, and (2) Defendants Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, Doc. No. 36, was January 3, 2014, and the deadline for Replies was January 8, 2014. With Defendants failing to file an Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Judgment, and with no Replies filed, the court deems the briefing on these Motions CLOSED. (JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT)(tl, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 01/09/2014)

Jan. 9, 2014

Jan. 9, 2014

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AMENDED RULE 16 SCHEDULING ORDER - Signed by JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI on 1/9/14. (emt, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 01/09/2014)

Jan. 9, 2014

Jan. 9, 2014

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MOTION for Reconsideration re 46 Link,,, 41 Link,,, and for Leave to File Opposition Curtis E. Sherwood appearing for Defendants City and County of Honolulu, Andrew Lum (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Counsel, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Sherwood, Curtis) (Entered: 01/09/2014)

Jan. 9, 2014

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EO: re 49 Currently set for hearing on January 21, 2014 are Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, Doc. No. 34, and (2) Defendants Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, Doc. No. 36. The parties previously requested an extension of the briefing deadlines and the hearing, which the court granted in part by extending the deadline to file Oppositions to January 3, 2014. Doc. No. 41. Despite this extension, Defendants failed to file an Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, and the court therefore deemed the briefing closed on these Motions. See Doc. No. 46. Defendants have now filed a Motion for Reconsideration, seeking leave to file an Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment. Defendants assert that this action was close to settlement, and Defendants' lead counsel is off island from January 4-17, 2014, he was very busy with other actions prior to his departure, and he did not see the court's Order regarding the briefing deadlines. The court DENIES the Motion for Reconsideration. Defendants apparently assumed that the court would grant their request for extension, and such assumption was at their own peril. Further, it is Defendants' own fault that counsel does "not recall" seeing the court's order granting only a limited extension. Indeed, counsel's complaint that "I currently handle several federal cases and frequently receive up to 50 emails per day" is no excuse for allowing the opposition deadline to pass. The Motion for Reconsideration does, however, suggest that the parties were close to settlement. If all parties concur that meeting with Judge Seabright would be helpful in reaching settlement before both the parties and this court spends additional resources on this action, they may contact the court's acting courtroom manager, Theresa Lam, at 808-541-3577, to schedule a settlement conference. (JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT)(sna, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 01/10/2014)

Jan. 10, 2014

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EO: Settlement Conference set for 1/16/2013 01:30 PM before JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT. (JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT)(tl, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 01/14/2014)

Jan. 14, 2014

Jan. 14, 2014

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EP: Settlement Conference held.Proposed settlement reached.Mr. Holcomb to confirm costs with client and submit stipulation with added language to Mr. Pyuns office. Counsel to contact the court by 12 noon, 1/17/2014 regarding status. (JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT)(tl, )No COS issued for this docket entry (Entered: 01/17/2014)

Jan. 16, 2014

Jan. 16, 2014

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EO: In light of settlement, court vacates hearing date of 1/21/2014 and terminates 34 Motion for Summary Judgment; and 36 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. (JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT)(tl, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 01/17/2014)

Jan. 17, 2014

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STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE AND ORDER. Signed by JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT on 1/21/2014. (afc)CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications will be served by first class mail on January 23, 2014. (Entered: 01/22/2014)

Jan. 21, 2014

Jan. 21, 2014

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First MOTION for Attorney Fees Richard L. Holcomb appearing for Plaintiff Hawaii Defense Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Attorneys' Fees, # 2 Declaration of Richard L. Holcomb; Exhibit A, # 3 Declaration of Brian Brazier; Exhibit A, # 4 Declaration of Alan Beck, # 5 Declaration of Christopher Baker, # 6 Exhibit One - Policy, # 7 Exhibit Two - Cost of Living Index, # 8 Exhibit Three - Pacific Business News*, # 9 Exhibit Four - Laffey Matrix, # 10 Exhibit Five - Adjusted Laffey Matrix, # 11 Exhibit Six - Media Article, # 12 Exhibit Seven Media Article, # 13 Appendix 1, # 14 Appendix 2, # 15 Appendix 3, # 16 Appendix 4, # 17 Appendix 5, # 18 Appendix 6, # 19 Appendix 7, # 20 Appendix 8, # 21 Appendix 9, # 22 Appendix 10, # 23 Appendix 11, # 24 Appendix 12, # 25 Appendix 13, # 26 Appendix 14, # 27 Appendix 15, # 28 Appendix 16, # 29 Appendix 17, # 30 Appendix 18, # 31 Appendix 19, # 32 Appendix 20, # 33 Appendix 21, # 34 Appendix 22, # 35 Appendix 23, # 36 Appendix 24, # 37 Appendix 25, # 38 Appendix 26, # 39 Appendix 27, # 40 Appendix 28, # 41 Appendix 29, # 42 Appendix 30, # 43 Appendix 31, # 44 Appendix 32, # 45 Appendix 33, # 46 Appendix 34, # 47 Appendix 35, # 48 Appendix 36, # 49 Appendix 37, # 50 Appendix 38, # 51 Appendix 39, # 52 Appendix 40, # 53 Appendix 41, # 54 Appendix 42, # 55 Appendix 43, # 56 Certificate of Service)(Holcomb, Richard) Docket text modified on 2/5/2014 . (afc) * Docket text modified on 2/6/2014:A complete copy of Exhibit 3 subsequently e-filed with an Errata. Please refer to docket entry no. 58 . (afc) (Entered: 02/04/2014)

1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Attorneys' Fees

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2 Declaration of Richard L. Holcomb

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3 Declaration of Brian Brazier

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6 Exhibit One - Policy

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7 Exhibit Two - Cost of Living Index

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8 Exhibit Three - Pacific Business News

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9 Exhibit Four - Laffey Matrix

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10 Exhibit Five - Adjusted Laffey Matrix

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12 Exhibit Seven Media Article

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56 Certificate of Service

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EO: Pursuant to Local Rule 54.3(f), the Court elects to decide 56 MOTION for Attorney Fees without a hearing. (JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI)(agh)CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 02/05/2014)

Feb. 5, 2014

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Errata re 56 First MOTION for Attorney Fees . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Pacific Business News)(Holcomb, Richard) (Entered: 02/05/2014)

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Feb. 5, 2014

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Errata re 56 First MOTION for Attorney Fees Corrected Declaration. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Brian Brazier)(Holcomb, Richard) (Entered: 02/10/2014)

Feb. 10, 2014

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Declaration of Alan Beck in Support of Motion re 56 First MOTION for Attorney Fees; Exhibit A. . (Beck, Alan) Modified on 2/13/2014 (afc). (Entered: 02/12/2014)

Feb. 12, 2014

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STATEMENT of Consultation re 56 First MOTION for Attorney Fees pursuant to LR 54.3(b) filed by Hawaii Defense Foundation. (Holcomb, Richard) (Entered: 02/14/2014)

Feb. 14, 2014

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 56 First MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by City and County of Honolulu, Andrew Lum. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Counsel, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Sherwood, Curtis) (Entered: 02/18/2014)

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Feb. 18, 2014

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REPLY to Memorandum in Opposition to Motion for Attorneys' Fees re: 56 filed by Hawaii Defense Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Richard L. Holcomb, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Holcomb, Richard) Docket text modified on 2/25/2014 to add document number link to correlate to the M/Atty Fees, doc no. (56). (afc). (Entered: 02/25/2014)

Feb. 25, 2014

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FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT IN PART AND DENY IN PART PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES re: 56 . Signed by JUDGE RICHARD L. PUGLISI on 4/22/2014. (afc)CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 04/22/2014)

April 22, 2014

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OBJECTION re 64 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 56 First MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Hawaii Defense Foundation filed by Hawaii Defense Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Richard L. Holcomb, # 2 Exhibit One Civil Beat Articles, # 3 Exhibit Two PBN Article, # 4 Exhibit Three Rail Fees, # 5 Appendix Olson v. Lui, # 6 Appendix Mancini, # 7 Appendix Marquez, # 8 Appendix Garden Grove, # 9 Appendix Hohlbein, # 10 Appendix DeCampo, # 11 Certificate of Service)(Holcomb, Richard) (Entered: 05/05/2014)

1 Declaration of Richard L. Holcomb

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11 Certificate of Service

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May 5, 2014

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Errata re 65 Objection. (Holcomb, Richard) (Entered: 05/06/2014)

May 6, 2014

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EO: On May 5, 2014, Plaintiffs filed their Objections to the Findings and Recommendation to Grant in Part and Deny in Part Plaintiffs' Motion for Attorneys' Fees. Doc. No. 65 . Defendants may file an optional Response by May 23, 2014. (JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT)(apg, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 05/06/2014)

May 6, 2014

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STATEMENT of Consultation filed by Hawaii Defense Foundation. (Holcomb, Richard) (Entered: 05/14/2014)

May 14, 2014

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RESPONSE re 65 Objection,, filed by City and County of Honolulu, Andrew Lum. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Sherwood, Curtis) (Entered: 05/21/2014)

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May 21, 2014

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RESPONSE re 65 Objection,, filed by City and County of Honolulu, Andrew Lum. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Sherwood, Curtis) (Entered: 05/21/2014)

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May 21, 2014

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Reply

May 27, 2014

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May 27, 2014

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ORDER ADOPTING IN PART AND MODIFYING IN PART FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT IN PART AND DENY IN PART PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, DOC. NO. 64 . Signed by JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT on 6/19/2014. (afc)CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). All participants are registered to receive electronic notifications.

June 19, 2014

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ORDER ADOPTING IN PART AND MODIFYING IN PART FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT IN PART AND DENY IN PART PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, DOC. NO. 64 . Signed by JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT on 6/19/2014. (afc)CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). All participants are registered to receive electronic notifications.

June 19, 2014

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ORDER ADOPTING IN PART AND MODIFYING IN PART FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT IN PART AND DENY IN PART PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, DOC. NO. 64 . Signed by JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT on 6/19/2014. (afc)CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). All participants are registered to receive electronic notifications.

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Case Details

State / Territory: Hawaii

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 12, 2012

Closing Date: 2014

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Members of the Hawaii Defense Foundation who had posts removed from the Official Hawaii Police Department Page and were banned from the group

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

City and County of Honolulu (Honolulu, Honolulu), City

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Freedom of speech/association

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Monetary Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Attorneys fees

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Litigation

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Amount Defendant Pays: $31,610.56

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief request withdrawn/mooted

Issues

General:

Website